I did everything possible. you have good muscle genes. I stuck to a proven routine and did everything correctly after hundreds of hours of research.
Just read the thread a bit more and you're 200 lbs at 5'5"? Seriously?
Check at picture below. That was me at 150 lbs, and I'm the same height as you.
I look very pudgy at 150 lbs, I need to be at 140 lbs before I can even start seeing abs.
I cannot imagine what your body shape is like at 200 lbs, at your height that's basically obese.
You don't need to spend time in the gym. If you're serious about gymcelling, the first thing you need is to lose 50, maybe 60 pounds.
You're gonna have to cut sugar, sweets, junk food, fast food and soda, and count your calories.
The only exercise you should be doing is brisk walking.
Maybe after 6 months or so of doing this you can return to the gym.
I'm sorry dude but we're the same height and you have no excuse.
If you don't want to gymcel that's perfectly fine, but don't tell me you have tried.